Portable electric furnaces are high wattage appliances that have the potential to ignite nearby combustible materials love curtains, beds, sofas, paper, clothing, and flammable liquids. If ignition results from a furnace left on and unattended, a major fire could result. The CPSC recommends the following for the safe use of electric heaters. You should never operate a furnace if you suspect it has been disfigured, before use, inspect the heater, cord, and plug; Never leave it operating while unattended or while you are sleeping. Keep combustible material such as beds, sofas, curtains, paper, and clothes at least three feet from the front, sides, and rear of the heater. Be sure that the furnace plug fits tightly in the wall. Never power the hater with an extension cord or power strip, then ensure that the furnace is localed on a stable, level surface,and located where it will not be knocked over. When purchasing, constantly ask the salesperson whether the furnace has been safety certified. Never run the heater’s cord under rugs or carpeting because it could destruction the cord and cause burning! Lastly, to prevent electrical shocks and electrocutions, constantly keep electric furnaces away from water and never touch an electric furnace if you are wet. Spread the news and inform you friends and families on the ways to use an electric furnace more safely.